Another Christmas has come and gone. Leaving behind trash bags overflowing with boxes and wrapping paper, a new toy to open everyday for

at least a month, five more pounds to lose and at least two hours worth of cleaning and putting away! I love this holiday no matter how much work it is to get ready for and recover from and no matter how many time i have to hear frosty the snow man or jingle bells from a ridiculously excited five year old it all is worth it when i see the huge smile and the freak out dance when Pait sees that Santa has once again found her and ate her cookies, drank her milk and left her a ridiculous amount of presents! So no matter how much work it is the outcome is always worth every penny every moment of stress, every second of back aching wrapping and minute spent cleaning it all up.